If you’re after perfect ways to spend the next 30 days, listen up. Every month in Riyadh has something to look forward to, be it new restaurants and coffee shops or fun concerts. There’s always something exciting going on and we want to make sure you don’t miss a moment. Are you ready for a fun month ahead? Here are the most incredible things to do in Riyadh in September.
Thursday September 1
Cure your sweet tooth at Cosmo Café
If you’re in the market for a good time with some friends, Cosmo Cafe can be included on great things to do in Riyadh in September. It serves up five different acai flavours in coconut-inspired bowls. Flavours include cosmo acai (strawberries, bananas, and peanut butter), the Brazilian way – a clean acai bowl with granola and peanut butter, a coconut Malibu, and more.
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Open Sat-Wed 8am-2.30am. Thu-Fri 8am-4am. Turki Al Awwal street, Hittin, cosmocafe.co
Friday September 2
Dance at Mystique Night
Miss Riyadh’s lively music scene? We’re right there with you. Mystique Night is headed to Riyadh soon, and is of the top things to do in Riyadh in September. Get ready to groove with Spanish artist Marino Canal and French musician Citizen Kain will be performing at Mystique Night in Riyadh, along with Saudi talents like RDJ, Curator and JEME.
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Fri Sep 2. 9pm-4am. Diriyah Biennale Foundation, Diriyah, instagram.com/euphoria.electro.
Sunday September 4
Get your caffeine fix at NOOA
Really keen on a good cuppa? You’ll be excited to know NOOA Riyadh, Naturally Out of Africa, is set to open its doors in up-and-coming foodie destination Laysen Valley soon. The cool brand promises an incredible experience when it comes to things to do in Riyadh in September. Get ready for natural blends of teas and coffees from all over the world served right to your cup.
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Opening soon. Laysen Valley. nooa.life.
Tuesday September 6
Explore Huna Riyadh Park
Looking for a new place to socialise? A fan of all things local? You’re looking at one of the newest things to do in Riyadh in September for you then. Huna has established itself as a popular community centre in Riyadh. Now, the sociable spot has opened its second branch in Riyadh Park, one of the biggest and most-visited malls in the Saudi capital. The new branch incorporates the colours of the sandy desert of the Kingdom. Go and explore the new food hall.
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Open Sat-Thu 9.30am-11.30pm. Fri 2pm-11.30pm. Riyadh Park, Gate 4, Floor 1. instagram.com/iam.huna.
Friday September 9
Get on the dance floor at Techno Therapy
After more live music events in the capital? Enjoy sets by popular local acts Cosmicat and Dish Dash along with Lebanese/British record label founder, radio personality and DJ/Producer Nicole Moudaber and Riyadh-based DJ LJ. The event also promises plenty of arts and culture beyond music.
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From SAR375. Fri Sep 9. 6pm-4am. ticketingboxoffice.com.
Sunday September 11
Go horse-riding at the Riyadh Stables
Want to try something new when it comes to things to do in Riyadh in September? You could start here. Riyadh Stables is one of the most popular places in the city for horse riding. The trainers are used to dealing with little riders, and kids as young as four years old can learn to ride here, as well as general beginners and adults.
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Open Mon-Thu 9am-noon, 3pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 8am-noon, 3pm-9pm.,Closed Sun. Ash-Sharq 13635, instagram.com/riyadhstables (053 810 4040).
Tuesday September 13
Grab your chopsticks at Sumosan
The contemporary Japanese restaurant has opened its doors in Laysen Valley. The fine-dining eatery has locations in many major cities of the world including London, Berlin and now Riyadh. Get ready for signature dishes like the wild mushroom risotto with black truffle, paccheri pasta with fresh lobster, grilled Angus tenderloin with Alaskan marinated miso black cod and the signature sushi pizza.
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Open Mon-Sat 6.30pm-12.30am, Closed Sun. Laysen Valley, Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi, Building 25, instagram.com/sumosan.riyadh.
Thursday September 15
Head to Laysen Valley
Riyadh always has some new, especially foodie hotspots. Another one to have on your radar for things to do in Riyadh in September is Laysen Valley. Located near the Diplomatic Quarter, this promising new hub will have a number of buzzy eateries. Laysen Valley will welcome both local and international newcomers to Riyadh’s dining scene. Are you getting hungry thinking about it? Head here for some tasty bites.
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Open daily 9am-11pm. AlUrubah Road, instagram.com/laysenvalley.
Friday September 16
Have brunch at Arcomi
After a new brunch place for things to do in Riyadh in September? Arcomi recently opened its doors in the Kingdom’s capital. This stylish spot strives to be easy on the eyes with its clean and bright décor, serving up items like shakshouka, foul, stuffed eggplant rolls, and more.
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Open Sun-Thu 7am-midnight, Fri 1pm-midnight. The Esplanade, Prince Turki Al Awal St, instagram.com/arcomi.sa.
Saturday September 17
Play at Challenge Arena
If you’re out for some friendly competition with friends, going to the Challenge Arena is up there on things to do in Riyadh in September. Grab your console and head out to one of the oldest gaming centres in Riyadh, Challenge Arena is filled with popular games, coffee and more. Prices for an hour start at SAR20 and go up to SAR45 for three full hours.
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From SAR20. Open daily, 4pm-2am. Al Faddoul, King Abdullah Branch Road, instagram.com/challengearena.
Wednesday September 21
Sip on coffee at Bauhaus Cultural Café
Riyadh’s café culture is huge and Bauhaus Cultural Café is the latest addition to a long list of unique cafés. One of the arty things to do in Riyadh in September, the Al Munsiyah spot hosts workshops, weekly exhibitions of local artists, open mic nights, and more. Grab a coffee and marvel at the artwork.
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Open Sat-Wed 5pm-midnight, Thu-Fri 5pm-1am. Al Sahaba Road, Al Munsiyah, instagram.com/bauhaus_cc.
Friday September 23
Enjoy Saudi food at Suhail
Looking for a way to celebrate Saudi National Day this month? One of the great foodie things to do in Riyadh in September would be to celebrate at Suhail. Try the marqoq curry, a Gulf staple, which is elevated with a dash of truffle oil and comforting chunks of bread.
The lamb kabsa has traditional layers of marinated meat among mountains of spiced rice. Take a bite.
Click here for more about a Saudi fine-dining restaurant coming soon.
Open daily, noon-1am. Northern Ring Rd, An Nakheel, suhailrestaurant.com.
Wednesday September 28
Cheer on the Westlife concert
Looking for mussical things to do in Riyadh in September? Westlife is heading to Riyadh for the first time. The Irish group, composed of singers Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne, is bringing The Wild Dreams Tour to Riyadh on Wednesday September 28. The location has yet to be revealed. Watch this space.
Wed Sep 28. livenation.co.uk.
Friday September 30
Have an international coffee experience at Caffeination
We’re a caffeinated nation. Fittingly, Caffeination has opened its doors in Riyadh’s Laysen Valley. The spot already has a branch in Khobar and it currently has a soft opening in the Saudi capital. Sipping coffee here is one of the foodie things to do in Riyadh in September.
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Laysen Valley. instagram.com/caffeinationco.
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